I love your idea and I am planning on making one but I have a question about your branches. Were they dry or were they green? From past experience I know that if these "tree cookies" are green they may shrink or split and the bark can fall off as they dry leaving you with a less than desirable effect. There are different ways to dry or treat them before you glue them and certain types of trees do work better for projects like this because of their grain. Thinner cookies like the ones you use may do fine but the air in a house is drier this time of year so they may dry too fast and crack. What's your view on that or do you think it is a needless worry? Thank you for the tutorial you did an excellent job on it.

It's amazing how consistent those wood slices look, as though there are only a few different diameters being used throughout. A super job. I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes upcycling IKEA mirrors.

I love the natural, organic look too. Something I crave in my designs!

This really is fabulous! Did you really just saw all those rounds with a handsaw? I can DO that! How long did it take you. See, I need to know because now I simply must go make one for my master bedroom makeover!I would love for you to come link up at my party going on now through Sunday night!http://kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com/2012/01/get-schooled-saturday-6-and-e-book.html

That looks great. I love the wood circles idea. I always wanted to do a wall or a small floor area with that. How do you know when the branches are dry enough to make the slices out of so they won't crack and break apart?

Wow! This is SO gorgeous! With the starburst mirror trend taking over, I love that your mirror steps outside the box, and puts a twist on the expected. You did a great job! I'd be thrilled if you'd swing by and link this (and any other posts you'd like to show off) up to the Head to Head Showdown, going on right now at www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com ~Jen

Wounderful mirror!!! I will make one very soon. May I ask one question. The Kolja mirror is 0,4mm thick. How much is the recommended height (thickness) of the wood slices? 1 cm ? I can't tell from the pictures.

I just wanted to say thanks a million for posting this tutorial. I ended up creating a mirror largely based on your design but with a few minor changes. I'm so happy with it and when people call over they all mention the mirror. 😁